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With its affordable cost of living, highly skilled workforce, culture of innovation and premier quality of life, businesses are turning to Michigan for new opportunities.
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    State Focus

    Pure Michigan Means Pure Opportunity

    With its affordable cost of living, highly skilled workforce, culture of innovation and premier quality of life, businesses are turning to Michigan for new opportunities.
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    Feature Story

    Top Utilities: Power Players For Development

    Size counts, but when it comes to making our picks for forward-thinking utilities, so do smart grids, renewable energy and a seat at the table when economic development deals are negotiated.
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    January / February 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 1)

    The January / February 2019 issue features our annual State of the Year and Deal of the Year awards, our editor's picks for top utilities, and more.
    Marshall County, SC
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    Corelle Brands Investing $27.7M In Mississippi

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    Making A Splash In South Louisiana

    The southern parishes of the Pelican State have got the secret sauce for success, matching a solid track record of growth with a unique quality of life.
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    Florida The Friendly

    Florida has a skilled workforce ready to fill 21st century jobs. The state produces more than 28,000 STEM-oriented graduates each year and more than 100,000 Floridians work in the aerospace sector.
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    State Focus

    Michigan: Strong Partnerships, Stronger Growth

    Michigan’s economic development team is working with more than 100 inter-local and corporate partners to develop growth strategies.
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    July / August 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 4)

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    Business Facilities’ 2018 Metro Rankings Report

    Business Facilities' 2018 Metro Rankings Report takes a look at the hot topics in economic development on the city level, including solar energy, job growth, economic growth potential, diversity, and more.
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    The May / June 2018 Issue features the top workforce training programs and incentives, plus a look at Canada, Nevada, cybersecurity, call centers, and more.
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    California: There’s Good Karma In The Valley

    Moreno Valley is booming in the heart of Southern California’s Inland Empire, adding more than 8.4 million square feet of industrial space in the past two years.
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    Industry Focus

    Data Centers: Aiming For The Leading Edge

    The need to be near end-users will drive an uptick in the expansion of smaller satellite markets for data centers, known in the trade as “edge" markets. Foreign investment in the data center sector also will surge.
    March / April 2018 Issue
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    March / April 2018 Issue (Volume 51, Number 2)

    The March / April 2018 Issue features the emerging cybersecurity sector, an exclusive interview with Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, plus a look at biopharm, robots, STEM, data centers, and retail.
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    Top Utilities: Powering Growth

    Our Editor’s Choice selections for Top Utilities include the leaders who are upgrading their grids, diversifying their energy sources and doing what it takes to power economic development.
    Ohio State Focus
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    Ohio: Going Above And Beyond For New Business

    The Buckeye State has a robust network of state economic partners who take a customer-focused approach to business, providing support to companies at every step of the process.
    McKinney, TX
    Corporate Headquarters

    Emerald Transformer Relocates Headquarters To Texas

    The move to McKinney, TX will enhance corporate support for the transformer services company’s eight locations and 450 employees.
    Zero Energy Buildings
    Surveys & Research

    U.S., Canada Home To Nearly 500 Zero Energy Buildings

    California is by far the front-runner in zero energy building activity, with Oregon boasting the second largest count, according to the New Buildings Institute.
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    Duke Energy Plans To Strengthen South Carolina Energy Grid

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    Surveys & Research

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    Evaluating Natural Disaster Risk in Site Selection
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